The Center for Digital Education is offering a Michigan Higher Education IT Leadership Summit for those working to grow their technology leadership careers. Areas to be explored include principles of managing, how to lead with the right influence, communications/collaboration strategies, problem solving tips, and ways to manage time during hectic periods. Those attending will gain an improved understanding of how to build, recruit, retain, thi...

Open to Public Sector only. Cyber-attacks have increased dramatically over the last few years. The 2023 Oregon Cybersecurity Education Summit provides an opportunity for government technology professionals to learn about the latest efforts to defend, respond and recover from cyber criminals who wish to do harm. The Summit, hosted by the Oregon Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Agency will include cybersecurity leaders from state and local...

With the shift to hybrid work and an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape, ensuring a secure and resilient government is fast becoming a mandate – Earlier this year, the White House rolled out a national cybersecurity plan to tackle precisely this. Government agencies are now tasked with defending against cyber threats and ensuring continuity and recovery in the face of disruptions. Join cybersecurity experts from Kyndryl, Microso...

Florida recently passed a record-high state budget in excess of $116 billion for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. On September 27 at 9:00 A.M. Pacific, our team will unpack what this means for selling tech in the state and how you can get your slice of the (very large) pie. A few notable facts from the budget include: $15.3 billion in total reserve (13.2% of total budget) 70+ emerging tech opportunities $26.8 billion for K-12 education $3.7 billion...

The use of AI in cybersecurity has the potential to improve organizations' security significantly. However, some challenges need to be addressed first – such as the need for large amounts of data and the potential for AI to be used by attackers. Join Government Technology and Google Cloud on September 27, 2023, at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET to explore the latest cybersecurity shifts brought on by the proliferation of AI and what state and local l...

To advance digital equity, all individuals and communities must have the technology capacity required to access essential services and fully participate in democracy, society, the economy and lifelong learning. We are not there yet, but state and local governments can make significant progress by building more inclusive IT teams, engaging with community groups to better understand their constituents, emphasizing human-centered design, driving...

The Digital Government Summit brings together technology focused public-sector professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!

With a decrease in personnel and an increase in calls, 911 centers are looking for new methods to help them provide timely support to residents in need. Learn how 911 centers can use the cloud to help shorten call wait times and reduce the burden on dispatchers during a live webinar hosted by Government Technology and Amazon Web Services on September 25. You’ll watch, learn, and chat live with experienced public sector leaders and techno...

Like many public sector agencies, the Tennessee Department of Health’s Early Childhood Section manages a lot of data. Their evidence-based home visiting programs capture data on families from across the state to guide their efforts in promoting the health and wellness of Tennessee’s youngest residents and their caregivers. But until recently, this valuable information – which is regularly leveraged by program directors, funde...

Mapping out a flexible workforce plan is about preparing your agency to be as productive as possible in as many environments as possible. The most agile teams can work from the field or base, co-working site or partner offices, satellite offices, government facilities, homes and an endless assortment of other spaces. Matching user needs with the appropriate equipment is key to bridging the gap between the office and anywhere. This is especiall...